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CONFLICTJul 14How Beijing’s islands of control are reshaping the South China SeaA decade after Beijing rejected the ruling by The Hague’s Permanent Court of Arbitration on its South China Sea claims, rival nations continue to manoeuvre for control. In the third of our series on the anniversary, Laura Zhou looks at why the gap between international law and geopolitical reality on the water has never been wider. On a scorching morning this summer, more than a hundred Chinese tourists stepped ashore on Tree Island in the hotly contested Paracels. They were greeted not only by...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 14US says Nvidia’s H200 exports to China remain ‘trivial’ despite approvalsAmerican chipmaker Nvidia has shipped “very few” H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to mainland China and Hong Kong, a top Trump administration official told lawmakers on Tuesday, marking the first deliveries since the United States approved such sales. US President Donald Trump cleared the sale of Nvidia’s H200 chips to China in December, with the Commerce Department approving around 10 Chinese firms to purchase the powerful AI processors this year, including Tencent and ByteDance. “For...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 14China Urges US , Iran to Avoid War in Strait of HormuzChina has urged the United States and Iran to prevent war in the Strait of Hormuz. This indicates international concern over rising tensions in a strategically important region.pakistantoday.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSJul 14National sovereignty equals 'sending gifts to US and China', former Italian PM Letta tells EuronewsThe former Italian prime minister tells Euronews that, to be able to compete with Washington and Beijing, the EU must keep a united front, adding that "the true battle is for European sovereignty".EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 14Update : South China Hainan plans to ban sales of fuel cars by 2030South China's Hainan province plans to prohibit the sale of fuel cars by 2030. This signifies a major regional policy shift towards electric vehicles and environmental sustainability.chinanationalnews.com · China
BUSINESSJul 14India and the grid : Next infrastructure test - ChinaTechNews . comThe article discusses India's electric grid as the next major infrastructure test. It draws a comparison, likely to China's technological advancements in this sector.chinatechnews.com · China
POLITICSJul 14India Indo - Pacific Strategy Is About China , But Also For A World Without US SupremacyIndia's Indo-Pacific strategy is analyzed as being focused on China while also envisioning a future without US supremacy, highlighting major geopolitical shifts.freepressjournal.in · India
BUSINESSJul 14U.S. trade official says 'very few' Nvidia H200 AI chips have been shipped to ChinaThe remark is a sign that H200 shipments to China have restarted, potentially boosting Nvidia's sales even higher.CNBC
POLITICSJul 14China Expels Former Politburo Member Ma Xingrui in Anti - Corruption CrackdownChina has expelled former Politburo member Ma Xingrui as part of an anti-corruption crackdown. This action signifies an ongoing effort to address corruption within the country's political system.dailypioneer.com · India
WORLDJul 14Update : ChinaThe article provides an update concerning China. The specific topic or importance of this update is not indicated by the title.beijingbulletin.com · China
BUSINESSJul 14Economic Watch : China elevates consumption to strategic priority with first dedicated five - year planChina has designated consumption as a strategic priority by implementing its first dedicated five-year plan for economic development. This initiative aims to elevate the role of domestic consumption in the national economy.nepalnational.com · Nepal
SCI & TECHJul 14China used a giant net to land a reusable rocket. Does the idea have legs?China’s successful recovery of a reusable rocket has sparked debate among aerospace experts over whether its unconventional approach could actually cut the cost of reaching space. On Friday, the country’s Long March-10B became the first orbital-class rocket outside the United States to return to Earth and be recovered intact. The rocket’s first-stage booster deployed four hooks as it descended and was then caught by a giant net on a ship waiting in the South China Sea. SpaceX and Blue Origin do...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 14Louis Vuitton takes China’s trademark regulator to court as legal drive continuesLouis Vuitton is set to face off against China’s trademark regulator in a Chinese intellectual property court on Thursday, as the French luxury brand deals with public backlash in China over a separate legal battle against a local milk tea brand. Louis Vuitton Malletier filed the administrative lawsuit against the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), with a Chinese individual – Huang Minyao – joined as a third party, according to a notice published by the Beijing...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14Update : China firmly opposes U . S . usingChina has expressed firm opposition to unspecified actions or policies by the United States. This highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two nations.chinanationalnews.com · China
BUSINESSJul 14Spero gets ex-China rights to Innovent’s antibody therapy for up to $1.1BSpero has acquired ex-China rights to Innovent's antibody therapy in a deal potentially worth up to $1.1 billion. This represents a major business transaction in the biopharmaceutical sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJul 14China sends a message to Pacific islands amid their unease over missile testSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14Brussels warns dialogue with China 'will not suffice'EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 14China exports ride AI boom as domestic economy strugglesChina's exports are reportedly benefiting from the artificial intelligence boom, even as its domestic economy faces challenges. This indicates a divergence in economic performance driven by global tech demand.bworldonline.com · Philippines
POLITICSJul 14Xinhua Commentary : Japan must stop its meddling in the South China SeaA Xinhua commentary urges Japan to cease its involvement in the South China Sea region. This highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and disputes over influence in the area.philippinetimes.com · Philippines
POLITICSJul 14China denies seeking sphere of influence in PacificChina has issued a denial regarding accusations of seeking to establish a "sphere of influence" in the Pacific region. This statement addresses international geopolitical concerns.canberratimes.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHJul 14The US-China AI arms race has taken an unexpected turnPowerful artificial intelligence models built by Chinese companies have gone from inducing widespread panic to being met with a shrug of the shoulders – what changed?New Scientist
HEALTHJul 14China boy, 12, inspires millions after defying muscle-wasting disease prognosis of living past 3A 12-year-old boy in eastern China with a rare disease has graduated from primary school in June, defying doctors who had predicted he would not live beyond the age of three. Zou Weiluo, from Shanghai, was diagnosed at seven months with spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, a condition that progressively weakens the muscles used for movement, swallowing and breathing. Years of devoted care from his family helped him outlive the prognosis, and he could now move his fingers and flex his elbows...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 14China June exports surge 27 % from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demandlocal10.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 14China June exports surge 27 % from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demandChina's exports in June saw a substantial increase of 27% compared to the previous year, attributed to high demand driven by the AI sector. This indicates strong economic performance and the impact of technological trends on trade.stardem.com · United States